AIDE - MONITOR

STA Family of Companies; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation service provider is looking for a Bus Monitor to ensure the safety and well-being of students during transport. Responsibilities include monitoring passengers, assisting with boarding, and conducting safety checks. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and complete a training program. This role contributes significantly to student safety on school routes and during field trips. The company values equal employment opportunities, welcoming all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with children or students.
• Complete a comprehensive training program.
• Pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all passengers to ensure safety is always maintained on the bus.
• Assist students in entering and exiting the bus.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by the emergency door.
• Know the routes and remain alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route.
• Check the bus for sleeping children.
• Assist driver to safely direct the vehicle in backing safely, when necessary.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by the emergency door.
• Open and close service doors and move up and down steps multiple times a day.
• Communicate behavior problems and conditions of various bus stops with the driver.
• Liaise with parents on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of assigned buses.
• Occasionally attend field trips and special events to ensure passenger safety.

Skills

Working with children or students

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

As a Bus Monitor, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of students or clients while they are transported to and from school or other locations. Working under the supervision of a bus driver, you'll monitor and assist passengers on designated routes, including private charter trips. This role may involve working with loud or disruptive clients, as well as individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all passengers to ensure safety is always maintained on the bus.
• Assist students in entering and exiting the bus.
• Perform safety checks on the bus to ensure the safety of all students.
• Know the routes and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route.
• Check the bus for sleeping children.
• Assist driver to safely direct the vehicle in backing safely, when necessary.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus, including us of exiting by the emergency door.
• Ability to open and close service doors and move up and down steps multiple times a day.
• Communicate behavior problems and conditions of various bus stops with the driver.
• Liaise with parents on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of assigned buses.
• Occasionally attend field trips and special events to ensure passenger safety.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with children or students
• Complete a comprehensive training program
• Pre-employment background checks

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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